Consumer Choice Center calls on Carney to put consumers first
Ottawa, ON: Canadians elected the Liberal Party under Prime Minister Mark Carney last night and the Consumer Choice Center congratulates them on their victory. The CCC will continue to promote a consumer-first agenda and advocate for Canadian consumer priorities. On issues that matter to consumers, the CCC will hold the government to account and ensure […]
State Vape Bans Undermine Act 852 and Harm Public Health
Kuala Lumpur, 24 April 2025 — In response to the Deputy Inspector-General of Police’s recent call for state-level bans on vaping, Tarmizi Anuwar, Malaysia’s representative of the Consumer Choice Center (CCC), warns that such proposals are not only legally inconsistent with the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852) but also […]
FTC vs Meta: Another Weak Antitrust Case Ignoring Consumers
THERE IS (STILL) NO SOCIAL MEDIA MONOPOLY WASHINGTON, D.C. – Meta stands down the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today in the most critical antitrust trial in the history of Mark Zuckerberg’s powerhouse social media company. On the line is Meta’s ownership of Instagram and WhatsApp as part of the Facebook ecosystem. Launched 6 years ago by the […]
Österreich: Die Koalition muss die Überwachung von verschlüsselten Nachrichten-Apps ablehnen
WIEN – Diese Woche enthüllte Innenminister Gerhard Karner von der ÖVP, dass er einen Gesetzesentwurf “schnell” durchsetzen möchte, der der Regierung die Befugnis geben würde, verschlüsselte Kommunikation in Nachrichten-Apps zu überwachen. Obwohl Karner betont hat, dass die neuen Befugnisse nur sehr gezielt eingesetzt würden, ist unklar, ob die Entwickler und Anbieter von Nachrichten-Apps gezwungen werden […]
Thailand’s Nicotine Vape Ban Harms Consumers and Public Health
BANGKOK, TH – Last week, the Thai House of Representatives approved a report proposing three potential approaches to regulating vaping and heated tobacco devices, reinforcing the existing ban, regulating HTPs while maintaining a vape ban, or legalizing both under stern regulations. However, defying harm reduction efforts, lawmakers dismissed legalization, citing dubious concerns about health concerns, youth […]
Georgia House passes sound lawfare liability and tort reforms to save costs for consumers
ATLANTA,GA – Earlier today, the Georgia House of Representatives passed SB68, a civil justice reform bill to modernize liability standards for firms and help save costs for consumers by cutting down on frivolous lawsuits that raise prices for firms and businesses that serve them. The bill caps non-economic damages in civil trials, adjusts liability standards for […]
Exempt Small Online Businesses from E-Invoicing Requirement
The Consumer Choice Center (CCC), a global consumer advocacy group, today called on the Government to review and amend the current e-invoicing framework, urging authorities to exempt small online businesses earning RM150,000 or less annually. Under the present policy, small physical businesses with similar revenue thresholds are exempted, while online businesses are still required to […]
THE US CONGRESS STANDS UP FOR APPLE AND CONSUMER PRIVACY EVERYWHERE
MARCH 13, 2025 | Today a bipartisan group of US lawmakers signed onto a joint letter calling on the UK’s government to immediately bring transparency to their upcoming hearing for Apple on March 14th. The American technology company has found themselves in a standoff with the UK’s Home Office, which demanded backdoor access to encrypted Apple iCloud data under […]
Public Administration Efficiency Commitment Bill to Boost Competitiveness and Transparency
KUALA LUMPUR, 5th March 2025—The Consumer Choice Center (CCC) supports the Public Administration Efficiency Commitment Bill 2025, which seeks to enhance government efficiency, cut bureaucracy, and improve transparency. These reforms are key to strengthening governance, boosting economic growth, and improving Malaysia’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI) ranking. By reducing red tape and improving service delivery, the […]
US and EU: Transatlantic cooperation has benefited consumers – don’t undermine it for short-term tactical gains
BRUSSELS, BE and WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Consumer Choice Center (CCC), an international consumer advocacy group with staff members on both sides of the Atlantic, published a policy primer focused on elevating and advancing EU-US relations in an era of uncertainty. In “A Consumer-Focused Alternative: Reshoring Atlanticism in the Age of Uncertainty,” the Consumer […]
CFPB is right to drop its lawsuit against Zelle
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau dropped its lawsuit in the District Court of Arizona against the owners of the payment platform Zelle. Zelle, jointly owned by seven of the nation’s largest banks, is a popular FinTech peer-to-peer payment platform used by consumers to easy send and receive money without additional fees. […]
President Trump Is Headed Toward a Tariff Backlash
FEB 28, 2025 | President Donald Trump’s pledge to enact sweeping 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico begins this Tuesday, March 4. While Trump’s team has used the threat of tariffs to extract concessions from foreign adversaries and allies alike, the notion of open trade war with America’s neighbors remains an unpopular one with most […]
